Miscellaneous
On this show, I delve into the problem of narcissism, narrativism, and the messiah complex to show that our self-centeredness is part of the solution as well as part of the problem. In our hyper-individuated world, it's harder and harder to communicate with others, whether they're in other countries, other groups, or just other minds. The drive toward finding ourselves at the center of our own universes is part of a larger trend in cosmological revolutions. To successfully navigate these waters, we must allow ourselves our own terms, but also accept that other people live on theirs. The two practices which can help us make the most of this generalized messianism are initiation and hospitality.